I’ve heard a lot lately about Windows 7 lately – and frankly a lot good. I’ve seen some demos and find it intriguing to the point I’m tempted by it. However, I did some research on my computers and neither of them are Windows 7 ready – largely due to the graphics cards not being powerful enough. If I was buying a new computer I think I would go with Windows 7 – instead of sticking with windows XP – but I don’t think I’m going to update now. The low cost of new computers is tempting – but maybe I should not spend money on something I don’t need (am I growing up?).
I have 2 computers – which means 2 upgrades – that would be clean installs. I might have to update other software, etc. – which in total means a lot of work. I’m probably like a lot of people in that they work good enough for what I need – so that it’s not worth the money and the effort to upgrade. I know Windows XP is aging and I’m pretty tired of the constant security updates but I don’t think I want to do it.
That said, I think Microsoft may have done a better job on this one – with the long testing period to make sure it worked. After the Vista fiasco they have an uphill battle to fight (I could never stomach upgrading to Vista) but they may have done their homework. Ironically Apple seems to have had more problems with it’s latest operating system than Microsoft has. In a few years I won’t be surprised if I’m running Windows 7 – as one of my computers will probably need to be upgraded.
